Accidents involving cyclists along Tanah Merah Coast Road from 2020 to 2025

Question:

Mr Cai Yinzhou: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs (a) in each year between 2020 and 2025, how many traffic accidents occurred along Tanah Merah Coast Road and how many of these involved cyclists; (b) what are the primary causes of cyclist accidents and whether they are primarily due to heavy vehicle movements and road debris; and (c) what steps will the Ministry take in preventing accidents along this stretch of road.


Answer:

Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs:

1. Between 2020 and 2025, there were on average around 20 accidents per year resulting in injuries or fatalities along Tanah Merah Coast Road, of which around 9 accidents per year involved cyclists.

2. The primary causes of accidents involving cyclists along this road are cycling in a disorderly manner, cyclists and motorists failing to keep a proper lookout, and cyclists and motorists failing to have proper control of their vehicle or mobility device.

3. The Traffic Police (TP) conduct regular enforcement at accident hotspots, including at Tanah Merah Coast Road. TP and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) also raise awareness of safe and gracious practices on our roads and pathways. For example, TP and LTA work closely with the Singapore Cycling Federation and People’s Association to engage the cycling community on cycling safety and disseminate guidelines on safe behaviour for motorists and cyclists.